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MEP Success Stories from Missouri

Optimizing Operations: Cost Effective Equipment's Path to Greater Efficiency

Reported Year
2024
As Cee prepared for a significant expansion and relocation to a larger facility, it became evident that maintaining momentum required enhanced efficiencies to keep pace with growth. While exploring the many possibilities within lean, they came across an advertisement for a Lean 101 simulation offered by Missouri Enterprise, part of the MEP National

Bridging the Gap: ISO Readiness for Moore Fans

Reported Year
2024
Since 2017, Moore Fans has collaborated with Missouri Enterprise, part of the MEP National Network™, to enhance its operational efficiencies and maintain industry standards. Recently, Moore Fans approached Missouri Enterprise for an ISO Gap Analysis after experiencing challenges securing quotes from companies requiring stringent quality

Formpak Incorporated – Becoming Iso 9001:2015 Certified

Reported Year
2023
FormPak is committed to providing customers with reliable equipment, bags, and exceptional service that meets their specific needs, ensuring smoother processes, higher product quality, and overall customer satisfaction. FormPak felt its current processes were not robust or connected in any way, so they had a conversation with a Missouri Enterprise

Carmeco Goes IATF 16949 Certified in Relentless Pursuit of Excellence

Reported Year
2021
As a leading supplier to the automotive industry, Carmeco has operated under the ISO 9001:2015 standard for years. Demands for even greater excellence from OEMs, combined with Carmeco’s dedication to profitable growth, meant they needed to adopt the IATF 16949 international standard for quality management. “Our biggest customer wanted to step up

Lean Manufacturing & Supply Chain Training Helps PRIER Thrive with Sustained Growth.

Reported Year
2021
In 2007, PRIER acquired the plumbing valve division from a major company and immediately had to double its production capacity as quickly as possible. Since that time, the company has been growing and expanding rapidly, requiring it to continuously improve the efficiency of its operations to keep up with demand while maximizing product quality and

Powering Precision: Cooper Gear & Manufacturing's Energy Audit

Reported Year
2024
Some of the existing equipment at Cooper Gear & Manufacturing could not fully support the entire machine shop, resulting in significant production losses, particularly during nighttime operations after a full day of use. The machines frequently overheated, leading to inefficiencies and further production delays. Additionally, the company's outdated
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